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A 19-year-old gravid female presents during her second trimester and complains of left calf swelling. With the help of Doppler studies, you diagnose her with a DVT.



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Which of the following statements is correct?
A)DVT occurs most commonly in the right lower extremity in pregnant women.
B)DVT is common in pregnancy due to increased venous stasis and increased levels of fibrinogen, factor VIII, and VWF.
C)Anticoagulation should be avoided in pregnant women due to fetal risks.
D)Anticoagulation with heparin produces no risk to the fetus or mother.
E)DVT is most common in the third trimester.







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